Mounting problem in local schools
Enduring freezing cold conditions in winter and boiling heat in summer, hundreds of local students are attending classes in demountables that are more than...
Government promises new major event for western Sydney
Following the success of Vivid Sydney over the past decade, western Sydney is set to get its own unique cultural festival starting next year.
“Having...
Contract awarded for Penrith Public School upgrade
Students and teachers at Penrith Public School will benefit from an upgrade that will provide new classrooms and improved facilities.
The construction contract has been...
Labor promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
State Government takes Nepean Hospital commitment to over $1 billion
Another $450 million will be added to the Nepean Hospital redevelopment, taking the State Government's funding commitment to over $1 billion.
It is a major...
Ayres challenges Labor to match commitment to Nepean Hospital
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres is fiercely defending Nepean Hospital after figures released last week revealed the hospital has the longest emergency wait times...
Rail Link could force residents to move
Claremont Meadows residents and Member for Londonderry Prue Car are calling for the State Government to reveal the corridor for the North-South Rail Link.
The...
State Government pays $27 million to secure future of historic Fernhill estate
The NSW Government has entered into a contract to purchase the central precinct of the historic Fernhill Estate at Mulgoa.
The news secures Fernhill's future...
Boost for local health services
In an effort to improve local health service and efficiency, $17 million is headed to the Nepean community for a new HealthOne facility based...
Premier in Penrith to welcome interns
56 medical graduates starting their one year internship at Nepean Hospital this morning have received a warm welcome from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
Opposition vows to fight incinerator
The State Opposition is vowing to stand against building one of the world's largest energy from waste incinerators in western Sydney.
Opposition Leader Luke Foley...
Christmas provides opportunity to reset the political agenda in 2018
All of us look forward to the Christmas period – an opportunity to relax, reset and take a much-needed break.
For the sitting NSW and...
Foley commits to timetable review as Sydney Uni joins wave of criticism
Opposition Leader Luke Foley says if Labor wins the 2019 State Election it will review the new train timetable and "restore some fairness".
It comes...
Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence
When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar.
In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...
Ayres says Labor “ignored trains for 16 years”
The much-criticised new train timetable is just days away from beginning and local commuters are still furious over increased transit times.
Shadow Transport Minister Jodi...
Free rego for toll users
Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration in an effort to reduce cost pressures on drivers.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today...
New timetable could see commuters revolt against State Government
Transport Minister Andrew Constance is under immense pressure to intervene and make last minute changes to the new train timetable, set to come into...
Carney confident of success in Mulgoa
Western Sydney born and raised Todd Carney is set to take on Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies at the 2019 State Election.
Opposition Leader Luke...
Premier visits Cranebrook to announce billion-dollar education boost
Schools across Penrith are set to receive a slice of $1.09 billion next year through the needs-based Resource Allocation Model funding method.
NSW Premier Gladys...